Events Diary

The theme for this year's run of shows is "Crossing Borders" (and Border crossings) Our guest speaker in Scotland is Jim Gaffney (of Textile Traders fame) who will be talking about "Freedom of Movement for Textiles" 

The morning talk starts at 11 am and tickets (which cost only £3) will be available from the moment we open our doors at 10am.

At 2 pm we'll have a short talk from Bob Irwin of the African Fabric Shop on the subject of trading beads over borders in Africa, which he has done many times. This will be followed by our popular "Wear and Tell" and we rely on you to fill the space by wearing something "World Textiley" you've made, or bought or acquired, maybe even at a World Textile Day. You may have a story to tell about it or a question to ask. 

Come and enjoy our one and only World Textile Day Scotland in this lovely little town. There is easy parking around town, and a very handy railways station within an easy walk, tea and cakes are provided by the local WI, and there are many lovely places for lunch nearby, with free entrance and amazing specialist textiles stalls, interesting talks and plenty of seats. What more can you ask?

We're still not sure whether or not this Show will be able to go ahead -  it may be possible as it's outdoors and distancing would be possible.

We will keep you informed when we know more!

Our theme for 2020 is "Crossing Borders and Border Crossings" and we will be having a series of talks and textile displays on this theme as ever!

In Norfolk our guest speaker is Jennifer Hughes, a textile artists and collector who will show us her amazing ikat collection. 

Jennifer will be speaking at 11 am. As usual our talks only cost £3 per ticket (and are available on the day)

At 2pm Jim will be giving a half hour talk in the afternoon on "Freedom of Movement for Textiles" - no idea what that will be about!

And that will be followed by a session of "Wear and Tell" - your chance to wear something interesting from somewhere around the world and tell us about it!

Tea, coffee and cakes are available throughout the day at the venue.

There is plenty of free parking at the hall and the nearest station is at Brandon. Delicious lunches are also available nearby.

Come and join us at our very popular Show in Norfolk.

This is the first World Textile Day at this venue in the new forest, so we are keeping our fingers crossed that it will be a good one! The theme for this year's run of shows is "Crossing Borders" (and Border crossings)

Our guest speakers for the next three shows will be the stunning double act of Magie Relph (of the African Fabric Shop) and Diane Gaffney (of Textile Traders)  Together they will present a talk on the  journey of batik from its origins in Indonesia to West Africa where it has ended up as wax print. A bit of history, geography, politics and intrique are all thrown into the story.

The morning talk starts at 11 am and tickets (which cost only £3) will be available from the moment we open our doors at 10am.

At 2 pm we'll have a short talk from an amazing collector of animal trappings, Gaynor Williams.This will be followed by our popular "Wear and Tell" and we rely on you to fill the space by wearing something "World Textiley" you've made, or bought or acquired, maybe even at a World Textile Day. You may have a story to tell about it or a question to ask. 

Come and enjoy this new World Textile Day South venue in this lovely little town. There is parking around town, and tea and cakes will be available, plus many lovely places for lunch nearby, with free entrance and amazing specialist textiles stalls, interesting talks and plenty of seats. What more can you ask?

We love coming back to this venue with the wonderful Saltford Community Association. And we're hoping for another stonking good year.! The theme for this year's run of shows is "Crossing Borders" (and Border crossings) 

Our guest speakers for the next three shows will be the stunning double act of Magie Relph (of the African Fabric Shop) and Diane Gaffney (of Textile Traders)  Together they will present a talk on the  journey of batik from its origins in Indonesia to West Africa where it has ended up as wax print. A bit of history, geography, politics and intrique are all thrown into the story.

The morning talk starts at 11 am and tickets (which cost only £3) will be available from the moment we open our doors at 10am.

At 2 pm we'll have a short talk from the very famous antique textile dealer (not him, the textiles!) John Gillow who will be telling us about the Afghan border and the textiles from around that area.

This will be followed by our popular "Wear and Tell" and we rely on you to fill the space by wearing something "World Textiley" you've made, or bought or acquired, maybe even at a World Textile Day. You may have a story to tell about it or a question to ask. 

Come and enjoy this great venue so handily placed on the bus route between Bath and Bristol. There is free parking and superb refreshements are provided by the Community Association. with free entrance and amazing specialist textiles stalls, interesting talks and plenty of seats. What more can you ask?

The theme for this year's run of shows is "Crossing Borders" (and Border crossings)  and this day in Frodsham is our last one of the year. So if you haven't made it to any of our shows, please try and get to this one!

Our guest speakers for this show will be the stunning double act of Magie Relph (of the African Fabric Shop) and Diane Gaffney (of Textile Traders)  Together they will present a talk on the  journey of batik from its origins in Indonesia to West Africa where it has ended up as wax print. A bit of history, geography, politics and intrique are all thrown into the story.

The morning talk starts at 11 am and tickets (which cost only £3) will be available from the moment we open our doors at 10am.

At 2 pm we'll have a short talk from the ever popular Japanese sashiko quilter and expert Susan Briscoe.

This will be followed by our popular "Wear and Tell" and we rely on you to fill the space by wearing something "World Textiley" you've made, or bought or acquired, maybe even at a World Textile Day. You may have a story to tell about it or a question to ask. 

Come and enjoy World Textile Day North in this lovely and very easily accessible little town - just off the motorways. There is plenty of parking at the venue, and tea and cakes will be available, plus many lovely places for lunch nearby, with free entrance and amazing specialist textiles stalls, interesting talks and plenty of seats. What more can you ask?

We have our fingers firmly crossed that this show will go ahead on its amended date.

This is a new one for us and we are all hoping that things will be easier by October.

Best of Luck!

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The theme for this year's run of shows is "Crossing Borders". Our guest speaker in Wales is well known textile collector, author and speaker, Angela Thompson. I have seen her speak several times, and she is always very entertaining. Her talk covers her journeys and textiles all the way from Japan to Turkey. That talk will be at 11 am and tickets (only £3)  will be available from the moment we open doors at 10am.

At 2 pm we'll have a short talk from Bob Irwin of the African Fabric Shop on the subject of trading beads over borders in Africa, which he has done many times. This will be followed by our popular "Wear and Tell" and we rely on you to fill the space by wearing something "World Textiley" you've made, or bought or acquired. You may have a funny story to tell or a question to ask about it. 

Come and enjoy our first World Textile Day of the year in this lovely little town. There is easy parking around town, tea and cakes are provided by Doreen and her ladies, with lovely places for lunch nearby, demonstrations by the Braid Society and the Quilt group, free entrance and amazing specialist stalls. What more can you ask?